Obituary of Anna Mae Rymel Addington

Anna Mae Rymel-Addington, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, at the age of 82. She was born on July 24, 1942, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Anna was a beloved figure in her community and cherished by her family and friends. Anna spent many rewarding years working as the Spur Care Center Activities Director in Spur, TX and was also the Site Director at the South Dickens County Senior Citizens Center in Spur, TX where she made lasting contributions to the community. Her hobbies included playing the piano, sewing, singing with her sisters, traveling, and fishing, activities that brought great joy to her life and those around her. Anna was preceded in death by her first husband: Don Rymel of 59 years; her parents: Dollie Bailey and Joseph Finn; her granddaughter: Jody Rymel; her brother: John Finn; and her sister: Rosetta Harmon. She is survived by her husband: Jack Addington of Pawhuska, Oklahoma; her children: Jerry Rymel and his wife Teresa of Crosbyton, TX.; and Debbie Jenkins and her husband Tommy of Lovington, NM; her sister: Nelda Villar and her husband Wayne of Lovington, NM; her grandchildren: Jennifer David, Jason Rymel, Jamie Rymel, Aleah Benton, Jessica Noah, Tera Collis and her husband, Jonas, along with seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Kirby-Ratliff Funeral Home in Lovington, NM is assisting the family with the arrangements. Anna's life will be celebrated in a manner that honors her memory and the love she shared with so many. Her legacy of kindness, creativity, and community involvement will be remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 2:00 P.M at New Beginnings Church with David Villar officiating. Burial will follow at Lovington Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 10:00 am until 12:30 pm at Kirby-Ratliff Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.kirbysmithrogers.com.